Export Compliance Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Manager for a global engineering organisation in the United Kingdom. The role covers export control and sanctions compliance across UK, US and international regulations, acting as the subject matter expert for Engineering, Sales, Projects, Supply Chain and Customer Support.

You will manage export licences, advise on controls and sanctions, and lead the development of compliant processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Export Control or Trade Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of UK Export Control legislation and licensing.
• Practical knowledge of US export controls (ITAR/EAR).
• Experience managing export licences, audits and compliance reviews.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear, practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage export licence applications and documentation.
• Advise on export controls, sanctions and trade compliance.
• Develop and improve compliance processes and procedures.
• Support audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into business requirements.
• Deliver training and raise compliance awareness.
• Engage with regulatory authorities and international counterparts.

Skills

Export Control

Trade Compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Audits & risk assessment

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to join a global engineering organisation.

This is a stand-alone role with responsibility for export control and sanctions compliance across UK, US and international regulations. You will act as the subject matter expert, providing practical advice to teams across Engineering, Sales, Projects, Supply Chain and Customer Support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing export licence applications and associated documentation
• Advising the business on export controls, sanctions and trade compliance
• Developing and improving compliance processes and procedures
• Supporting audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews
• Monitoring regulatory changes and translating them into practical business requirements
• Delivering training and compliance awareness
• Working with regulatory authorities and international counterparts
• Providing pragmatic, risk-based advice to support business and programme delivery

About you:

You will have significant hands‑on experience in Export Control or Trade Compliance, ideally within defence, naval, maritime, aerospace or engineering.

• Strong knowledge of UK Export Control legislation and licensing
• Practical experience of US export controls, including ITAR and EAR
• Knowledge of UK sanctions and military/dual‑use classificationsExperience managing export licences, audits and compliance reviews
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to interpret complex regulations and provide clear, practical advice
• Confidence to work independently and take ownership of the function

Experience of MOD F680/F1686, customs compliance or international logistics would be advantageous.

BPSS screening and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance will be required.